In Lucknow, as in other parts of the world, graves mean little to some people, but a search on the internet proves otherwise! What one will find on this blog isn't even 'a drop in the vast ocean' of tears that would have been shed if it were possible to calculate. The names, the sad poetry, quotes and expression of grief of the loved ones all being ground to dust. "...We always say that the history of a parish is in its graveyards..." Passage West (from a blog and book by Jim Murphy)
Wednesday, December 18, 2019
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Friday, October 18, 2019
Dr Geoff Allen 1927-- 2019
From Vinoth Kumar by email
Mon, 14 Oct 2019
Martinian Dr. Geoff Allen passes away at the age of 92.
This is the sad message received today from daughter Janet
in Hamilton, New Zealand.
in Hamilton, New Zealand.
"Dad died today at 4:10pm, he passed away
peacefully in his bed. We are all devastated."
peacefully in his bed. We are all devastated."
May his soul rest in eternal peace. Geoff was
from Lucknow La Martiniere, he was a great
man and left an even greater mark on the people
he encountered. The world has lost a very unique and special
person. He was one of a kind, a truly talented, brilliant, amazing
man. He was also a keen golfer and had a great sense of humour at times
naughty but nice.
from Lucknow La Martiniere, he was a great
man and left an even greater mark on the people
he encountered. The world has lost a very unique and special
person. He was one of a kind, a truly talented, brilliant, amazing
man. He was also a keen golfer and had a great sense of humour at times
naughty but nice.
Also attached is the last video he sent me.
This plaque at Waikato Hospital, Hamilton hospital says it all....
Waikato Hospital’s first thoracic and vascular surgeon
GEOFFREY LOUIS ALLEN
MB.BS, MS (Thoracic) Madras, FACS,FRCS, FRACS
Geoff Allen was appointed the first Thoracic and Vascular surgeon at
Waikato Hospital in 1967
Waikato Hospital in 1967
He was born in Peshawar (then British India) in 1927 and attended
La Martiniere College, Lucknow, and Christian Medical College Vellore,
where he was one of the first ten men in a previously exclusively women’s college.
La Martiniere College, Lucknow, and Christian Medical College Vellore,
where he was one of the first ten men in a previously exclusively women’s college.
After graduation and training in cardio-thoracic surgery, he was appointed
a consultant in the College Hospital unit, where the first open heart
operation in India was performed.
a consultant in the College Hospital unit, where the first open heart
operation in India was performed.
In 1960, he moved to England for family reasons, and from 1960 -1962
was Senior Registrar, Cardio-Thoracic Unit, Royal Infirmary, Sheffield.
was Senior Registrar, Cardio-Thoracic Unit, Royal Infirmary, Sheffield.
In 1963-1964 he was Senior Registrar, Cardio-Thoracic Unit,Harefield
Hospital, working with prestigious surgeon Thomas Holmes Sellors.
Hospital, working with prestigious surgeon Thomas Holmes Sellors.
In 1964, he was appointed Cardio-Thoracic and Vascular Surgeon, Green
Lane Hospital, gaining valuable experience with Brian Barratt-Boyes.
Lane Hospital, gaining valuable experience with Brian Barratt-Boyes.
In March 1967 he started at Waikato Hospital, doing all the major closed
cardiac, thoracic and vascular surgery together with some early paediatric
surgery, and establishment of vascular access for the renal service.
cardiac, thoracic and vascular surgery together with some early paediatric
surgery, and establishment of vascular access for the renal service.
Important New Zealand “firsts” include mediastinoscopy, insertion of a
epicardial leads for a demand pacemaker, radial arterio-venous access
for haemodialysis, and participation in reimplantation of a hand.
epicardial leads for a demand pacemaker, radial arterio-venous access
for haemodialysis, and participation in reimplantation of a hand.
After retirement in 1996, Geoff continued, among other interests,
to play golf twice weekly.
to play golf twice weekly.
He was married to Shirley Mae Connors, a competent surgical ward
Charge Nurse, in 1969, and had three children, David, Janet,
and Christopher. Shirley died in 2016.
Charge Nurse, in 1969, and had three children, David, Janet,
and Christopher. Shirley died in 2016.
Attachments area
Tuesday, October 1, 2019
Thursday, September 26, 2019
British Cemetery, Devlali
EDITH BELOVED WIFE OF THE REV W.E. SCOTT, CHAPLIN OF BYCULLA DIED 12TH JUNE 1888 JESU MERCY |
In Loving Memory of PTE GEORGE SYDNEY BARNES 18TH LANCERS WHO DIED AT DEOLALI ON THE 5TH OCT 1894 AGED 2O YEARS |
ANNIE MARIA MILLER |
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF NO 3546 CORPL CHARLES FOXEN D. SQUADRON THE ROYAL DRAGOONS WHO DIED AT DEOLALI 27TH MARCH 1903 AGED 33 YEARS |
IN LOVING MEMORY OF DR B FRANKLIN GONSALVES BORN IN BENAULIM SALCETE GOA ON 12-2-1864 DIED AT DEOLALI ON 1-10-1914 |
IN SACRED MEMORY OF PTE ENOCH WOOD ?? WORCESTER REGT DIED AT DEOLALI ON THE 3RD JULY 1887 AGED 25 YEARS 2 MONTHS |
SECOND LIEUTENANT E.V.J. SHAW 56TH PUNJABI RIFLES (F.F.) 10th NOVEMBER 1918 |
F.J. BROOKING STOKER 1ST CLASS R.N. K/35684 HMS 'PYRAMUS' 3RD MARCH 1918 |
OF YOUR CHARITY PRAY FOR THE REPOSE OF THE SOUL OF ALICE THE BELOVED WIFE OF SERGT J PETERSON 2ND xx LANC REGT WHO DIED AT DEOLALI OCT 27TH 1896 Aged xxx |
Notice the quality of building material and construction. Not a crack but the banyan tree couldn't care less. |
IN MEMORY OF PRIVATE H. GARDINER 2ND OXFORDSHIRE LIGHT INFANTRY WHO DIED 23 NOV 1897 AGED 28 YEARS |
33929 SERGEANT JOHN W. WATKINSON ROYAL AIR FORCE 31ST OCT 1918 AGE 33 |
SECOND LIEUTENANT PERCY F. WEST ROYAL FLYING CORPS 24TH MARCH 1918 AGE 23 ** REMEMBRANCE IS A RELIC THAT WILL LAST FOR EVERMORE LARGS BAY, SOUTH AUSTRALIA |
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF CAPTAIN EDMUND GEORGE REILLY FORMERLY OF THE ? FUSILIERS LATTERLY BOMBAY STAFF ? CORPS DIED AT DEOLALI ON THE 18TH JULY 1887 HE WAS A GALLANT SOLDIER ?? |
SECOND LIEUTENANT
W.H. MAYS
14TH JAT LANCERS
14TH NOVEMBER 1916
|
OF YOUR CHARITY PRAY FOR THE SOUL OF DR XXX FRANCISCO BRITTO OF VAGALIM, OXEL, BARDEZ, GOA WHO DIED AT DEOLALI 24TH FEB 1915 AGED 62 YEARS, 7 MONTHS ERECTED BY HIS SORROWING WIDOW ARTEMISIA A. BRITTO |
Tree fallen testimony to the heavy rain Devlali has experienced this monsoon (2019) |
IN LOVING MEMORY O OF JOHN CYRIL FRANCIS CAPTAIN 5TH BOMBAY L?I SON OF GENERAL J. FRANCIS DIED AT DEOLALI 4TH MAY 1894 AGED 38 ? YEARS |
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF SERGT GEORGE MCDONALD H.M'S 59TH REGT WHO DIED AT DEOLALI FEBY 13TH 1880 AGED 48 YEARS ON HIS WAY TO ENGLAND |
Friday, August 23, 2019
Calcutta Martinian Wilmot Simeon 1934-2019
From Facebook courtesy Vinoth Kumar and the Simeon family
Martinian Wilmot Simeon passed away in Australia recently
Martinian Wilmot Simeon passed away in Australia recently
Message from his son Matt: To all family and friends. The Service to celebrate the life of Dad will be held at St Andrews Church, 1 Camberley Street , Thornlie, at 2pm on Tuesday 27th of August (Next TUESDAY). Please feel free to tell all of Dads friends that may not be on Social Media. As we all know, Dad loved sport - Cricket , Hockey, Rugby (Union of course !!) Boxing... the combative nature and camaraderie were integral values to which he lived his life. As such, please feel free to respectfully wear your team colors to the service. Thanks again for all the kind and thoughtful wishes...A tribute to Wilmot Simeon
Family photo taken this year on his 85th birthday |
A tribute to Wilmot Simeon
Married with two children Alice and Matthew , and with two Grand Children Chloe and Yazmyn , Wilmot attended Calcutta Martiniere (Hastings House 1944-1952). He was House Captain in 1952 and represented the School in cricket, hockey and rugby; being awarded school colours for cricket. On leaving school in 1952 he completed a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering in 1955. After an apprenticeship and service with ICI Calcutta, Wilmot emigrated to the UK in 1963. There he continued his career in Process Plant Design. After a spell of twenty years in England, Wilmot moved to Perth, Australia in 1982. Here he pursued his profession with considerable success. In his spare time Wilmot enjoyed golf and gardening. He was an active member of the Old Martinians Association in Perth for many years and always staunch Martinian. After a short stay in hospital he passed away peacefully on Friday 16 August 2019. He will be sadly missed by family and friends
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Tuesday, May 28, 2019
Olga Brudenell Lawrence died 1935
IN LOVING MEMORY OF OLGA BRUDENELL (NEE BRUCHE) BELOVED WIFE OF CAPTAIN R.H. LE M. LAWRENCE 2ND BN 14TH PUNJAB REGT (DCO) (BROWNLOW'S) DIED 13TH MAY 1935 AGED 30 YEARS (Srinagar J&K -- Photo Craig & Faye McFarland) ** Information from WikiTree Olga Brudenell was the daughter of Maj Gen Sir Julius Henry Bruche KCB CMG and Dorothy Annette Bruche nee McFarland and the twin sister of Dorothy Edith Bruche. The family was from Victoria, Australia. Capt Reginald Harold Le Marchant Lawrence and Olga were married in Victoria, Aus in 1932 |
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